Weekend of February 18th-19th, 2017 in Kyiv

The upcoming weekend in Kyiv is rich on various events and happenings. Don’t stay in, «Destinations» rounds up some interesting recommendations for a February 18th - 19th, 2017 weekend in Kyiv.

Brave! Factory Party: Hippie Love

For all those who missed on Valentine’s Day celebrations on Tuesday, Kyiv Closer club will host a major party dedicated to love and music. Skudge Swedish techno band, acid disco set from Samo DJ and PanoramaBar resident DJs Virginia and Prosumer will take over the dance floor that night. When: February 18th, 2017. 11 PMWhere: CloserRead: Alexey Botvinov Metropolitan Premiere Concert in Kyiv

Woody Allen Movie Night

Annie Hall or Bananas? Blue Jasmine or Sleeper? What’s your favorite Woody Allen movie? In case you will be in Kyiv over the weekend don’t miss a chance to re-watch all time cinema classics at Movie Night with Woody Allen at Ciferblat.The guests will have an opportunity to enjoy the following Woody Allen movies: Midnight in Paris, Match Point, To Rome with Love.When: February 18th, 2017. 11 PMWhere: Ciferblat

Hayao Miyazaki Night

Hayao Miyazaki is sometimes called the "Walt Disney of Japan». He is considered to be one of the most famous animation directors in the world. Miyazaki has produced many extraordinary works such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. The entertaining plots, compelling characters, and breathtaking animation in his films made him world-known among critics as well as among public. This time Makoto Dojo invites all the Japanese cartoons fans to watch one of his most popular cartoons Spirited Away.When: February 18th, 2017. 8 PMWhere: Makoto Dojo, 7, Novopechersky alley.

Gong Night

This interesting event will last all night long starting from 10 PM on February 18th till early morning of February 19th., 2017. The event will gather gong musicians from around the world and visitors will have a chance to listen to authentic Tibetan gongs and bells, classic European gong melodies and many other interesting live performances.When: February 18th, 2017. 8 PMWhere: Makoto Dojo, 7, Novopechersky alley.Read: February 2017 Cultural Events in Kyiv

Vsi.Svoi Pop-Up Fair. Spicy February Edition

Time to stock up on freshest groceries and delicious food at the beloved Vsi.Svoi Pop-Up Fair. This time the visitors will be offered a great selection of spicy sauces, dried and smoked meats, strong liquor, fragrant homemade digestifs, artisan chocolate and many other interesting goods. As always, Vsi.Svoi Pop-Up Fair gathers the best local indie brands.When: February 18th - 19th, 2017. Where: 12, Desyatynna street, Kyiv.Photo Source: shutterstock.com, pinterest.com

A pioneer of post-Soviet Era of Real Estate market in Ukraine, Terry Pickard founded his company way back in 1992. During those 25 years, Pickard Real Estate & Asset Services has opened a line of specialized divisions, offering services in brokerage, leasing, and property management. Sure enough, Mr. Pickard faced multiple challenges of opening and sustaining business in a foreign country, yet he managed not only to overcome those, but find one more passion in his life. By founding The Connoisseur Club, Terry Pickard gathered fans of exquisite fine dining, who review various cuisine restaurants in Kyiv. Now he shares his challenges and achivements while living in Ukraine as well as his expectations about the future.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations expects the world population to reach 10 billion people by 2050, which will boost demand for food. Can Ukraine leap at the chance and become a key player in the food market? What windows of opportunity are open today? Vladyslava Rutytska, a member of National Reform Council, vicepresident of SigmaBleyzer and AgroGeneration, has shared her views on these and other topical agribusiness issues with us.